In Company Unit 18 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 18 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 18 - English Vocab
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| Flashcards | 103 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 09.10.2011 / 03.11.2012 |
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giant (n)
Karen is now working for the Dutch electronics giant Phillips.
global (adj)
There is no obstacle to making our company truly global.
grounded (adj)
Harry is reliable and grounded so he inspires confidence in his colleagues.
hair (n) - let your hair down
We need a place where young folk can let their hair down and enjoy themselves.
haven (n)
The park has become a haven for local wildlife.
horizon (n) - on the horizon
Ive got some job possibilities on the horizon.
hype (n)
He's supposed to be the new Pavarotti, if you believe the media hype.
immediate (adj)
There doesnt seem to be any immediate danger.
immortality (n)
Mozart hoped to achieve immortality through his music.
implant (n)
Scientists are researching insulin implants for treating diabetes.
implication (n)
The economic implications for the steel industry will be far-reaching.
indication (n)
The indications are that the economy has become more efficient and successful.
individuality (n)
It was the cars individuality that appealed to me.
indulge (v)
Many people feel that their holiday is the time to indulge.
innovation (n)
The exhibition will showcase the latest technological innovations.
juggle (v)
Only someone who has done it themselves can really understand the pressures of juggling a career and children.
life expectancy (n)
Life expectancy has increased from 44 to 67 in only fifteen years.
light-hearted (adj)
The programme takes a light-hearted look at the weeks events.
like-minded (adj)
One of the best things about my job is the like-minded people I work with.
longevity (n)
She claims that the diet promotes health and longevity.
mantra (n)
They kept using the same old mantra that the Democrats raise taxes.
microchip (n)
Microchip technology is now widely used in the motor industry.
misleading (adj)
Statistics, as we know, can be very misleading.
multitasking (n)
It seems that multitasking actually slows you down.
near (adj)
They plan to start a family sometime in the near future.
nostalgia (n)
Revisiting the village where we'd spent childhood holidays gave me a strong feeling of nostalgia.
outlook (n)
The outlook for the economy is still uncertain.
predict (v)
Industry leaders predict that another 8,000 jobs could be lost by the end of the year.
prediction (n)
The government maintained its prediction that inflation will hold to 8.5% this year.
pressure group (n)
Local residents have formed a pressure group to fight the proposed wind farm.
pressured (adj)
We've been feeling even more pressured since half our department lost their jobs.
prospect (n)
Doctors say there is little prospect of any improvement in his condition.
purpose (n)
The course gave her a new sense of purpose.
quest (n)
My son spends hours at the computer on an inter-galactic quest.
random (adj)
They interviewed a random sample of voters.
rationalise (v)
We need to rationalise work processes and cut costs.
realistically (adv) - (opposite = unrealistically)
Realistically, only around 20 people will attend these classes.
rejection (n)
Their rejection of the peace plan raises the threat of a more general war.
retro (adj)
I love Alicia's fashion sense, especially her retro hairstyle.
routine (adj)
I usually spend the last hour of the working day catching up on routine tasks.
